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GU58 AUC

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,953 mi
Last recorded182,953 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AUC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 182,953 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 175,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 175,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front coil over adjustment locking nut loose

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2020 169,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 128,528 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 119,639 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 109,466 miles

unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 20 Aug 2014 90,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 90,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre has cuts in, not to cords at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 71,310 miles

small cuts in front tyres

Fail 8 Aug 2013 71,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

small cuts in front tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2012 54,506 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Fail 17 Aug 2012 54,506 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Offside front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 38,130 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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GU58 AUC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GU58 AUC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GU58 AUC registered?

GU58 AUC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is GU58 AUC safe to buy?

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